Research membership
This category of membership is open to all academics but admittance is through a detailed application process which is open every two years. Research members are appointed on the basis of their academic work by a special committee.
ECGI is a global interdisciplinary academic network. The Research Members are the guardians of ECGI's academic integrity. They have a majority on all boards and committees, and they produce high quality research and events which are disseminated through the ECGI network.
When is the next possible opportunity to apply to become an ECGI Research member?
ECGI will next be accepting applications for research memberships in the summer 2026. This will be announced through the ECGI mailing list and on the ECGI website. Click here to subscribe to the ECGI mailing list.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply to become a research member of ECGI, however there is a high bar for admittance. At a minimum, applicants should be producing research on corporate governance related topics and have a solid record of quality papers and publications.
Do I need to be nominated?
No, anyone can apply without being nominated. ECGI seeks nominations from our existing research members to help identify those conducting quality research and to ensure that they apply to become a research member. Individuals who are nominated will be contacted with a request to submit an application. Soliciting multiple nominations is generally discouraged but will not count against applicants.
What are the main reasons for non-admittance?
Some common reasons for non-admittance include:
- Insufficient focus on corporate governance topics, broadly defined.
- High calibre early stage scholars without an adequate record.
- Primary discipline of research is outside the scope of the ECGI working paper series (law and finance) - for example management and behavioural sciences.
The assessment criteria differs between law and finance scholars. For example, journal publications and citations are less relevant for law scholars.
The decision of the Appointments Committee is final and they do not provide feedback or reasons for decline.
Research Membership
€150 per annum (effective from January 2025)
- Applicants residing in low or middle income countries may apply for a 50% discount.
The benefits include:
- Eligibility to publish in the ECGI working paper series.
- Use of the ECGI affiliation for professional accreditation.
- Speaking opportunities at ECGI events.
- Participation on ECGI boards and committees with fellow members.
- Promotion of research activities through ECGI channels (newsletters, interviews, social media etc.)
- An individual professional listing in the ECGI membership directory.
- Registration for public and members-only email communications.
- Free attendance at the ECGI Annual Conference and Dinner.
- Networking opportunities and access to leading academics.
- Access to the ECGI Community platform and noticeboard.
- Free access to events when applicable.
*Research Members are encouraged to sign up their universities as Academic Institutional Members to support our ongoing work.
Our community of research members
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Viral Acharya
C.V. Starr Professor of EconomicsLeonard N. Stern School of Business, New York UniversityFellow, Research Member -
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Anat Admati
George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and EconomicsStanford UniversityResearch Member -
Afra Afsharipour
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of LawUniversity of CaliforniaResearch Member -
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Philippe Aghion
Professor of EconomicsLondon School of Economics and College de FranceFellow, Research Member -
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Franklin Allen
Professor of Finance and EconomicsImperial College Business School, Brevan Howard CentreFellow, Research Member -
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John Armour
Professor of Law and FinanceUniversity of Oxford, Faculty of LawFellow, Research Member -
Emilios Avgouleas
Chair in International Banking Law & Finance School of Law, University of EdinburghUniversity of EdinburghResearch Member -
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Ulf Axelson
Professor of Finance and Private EquityLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceResearch Member -
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Michal Barzuza
Nicholas E. Chimicles Research Professor of Business Law and RegulationUVA LawResearch Member -
Rob Bauer
Professor of Finance (Chair Institutional Investors)Maastricht University / School of Business and Economics / Finance DepartmentResearch Member -
Harald Baum
Senior Research FellowMax Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private LawResearch Member -
Theodor Baums
Director of the Institute for Law and FinanceJohann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am MainFellow, Research Member -
Lucian Bebchuk
James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and FinanceHarvard Law SchoolFellow, Research Member -
Marco Becht
Professor of Finance and the Goldschmidt Professor of Corporate GovernanceSolvay Brussels School for Economics and Management, Université libre de BruxellesFellow, Research Member -
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Morten Bennedsen
André and Rosalie Hoffmann Chaired Professor of Family EnterpriseINSEADResearch Member -
Erik Berglof
Director of the Institute of Global Affairs (IGA)London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Fellow, Research Member -
Marianne Bertrand
Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor Of EconomicsThe University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessFellow, Research Member -
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Bernard Black
Nicholas J. Chabraja ProfessorNorthwestern University Law School and Kellogg School of Management Law SchoolFellow, Research Member -
Margaret Blair
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free EnterpriseVanderbilt University Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Richard Booth
Martin G. McGuinn Chair in Business LawVillanova University Charles Widger School of LawResearch Member -
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Christa H.S. Bouwman
Associate Professor of Finance, Patricia & Bookman Peters Professor of Finance, and Acting Head of the Department of Finance at Mays Business SchoolTexas A&M University and Wharton Financial Institutions CenterResearch Member -
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William Bratton
Nicholas F. Gallicchio Professor of Law EmeritusUniversity of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Christopher Bruner
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business LawUniversity of Georgia School of LawResearch Member -
Valentina Bruno
Professor of FinanceAmerican University, Kogod School of Business, Washington DCResearch Member -
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Mike Burkart
Professor of Finance; Head of DepartmentLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceFellow, Research Member
ECGI is a vibrant network of governance experts. Listen to what some of them say about being part of the ECGI community.
How can I apply to become a member?
You can apply directly here using our easy application form. If you would like more information about the categories of membership and associated benefits, you can visit our becoming a member page.
Do I need to be nominated to become a member?
No. It is possible to apply for each category without being nominated. However, there is a difference between academic membership and research membership. You can sign up for academic membership today, but applications for research membership are only received every two years. Learn more about the differences in membership categories here.
How can I reinstate my lapsed membership?
We are happy to help you to reactivate your membership. Please send a request by email to membership@ecgi.org.
